Fairy Festival at Farmers Market rescheduled
by Sara Swanson The Manchester Fairy Festival scheduled for June 15 has been rescheduled because of the potential severe weather which also led to the canceling of the Farmers Market last week. It will now take place at the Manchester Farmers Market at Chi-Bro Park on Thursday, June 29, from 3 – 7pm. It will […]
Thompson receives Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Findlay announced that Sarah L Thompson, of Manchester has graduated, receiving a Doctor of Pharmacy. Thompson was invited to walk in the University’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. Located in Findlay, Ohio, the University of Findlay was established in 1882 through a joint partnership between the Churches of God, General Counsel and […]
Albion College recognizes three MHS graduates
submitted by Albion College Albion College recognized Class of 2023 graduates, recipients of academic awards, and Dean’s List and Albion College Fellow honorees which included three Manchester High School graduates. Manchester student Brooklynn Lyos was named a new Albion College Fellow at the end of the Spring 2023 semester. Lyos is majoring in psychology with […]
WCRC road week this week
Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will continue to be doing road work in the Manchester area in the coming week. In Sharon Township, Meyers Rd between Bethel Church Rd and Pleasant Lake Rd will have intermittent lane restrictions from June 5 – 22 (extended) for drainage & forestry. Unpaved primary and local roads will have […]
Public notice: Manchester Township
ORDINANCE NO. 102 CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY GAS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right and authority to lay, maintain and commercially operate gas lines and facilities including but not limited to mains, pipes, services and on, under, along, and across public places including but not limited to […]
Want better roads? Make it easier to open gravel mines in Michigan, unions say
by Yue Stella Yu (Bridge Michigan) LANSING — Legislation that would strip local governments of the authority to regulate gravel mines is moving along in the state House, prompting disagreements with business leaders who say the reform will cut road costs and local leaders who say it will hurt the quality of life. The bipartisan three-bill […]
As child mental health rates rise, Michigan sharply cuts residential beds
by Robin Erb (Bridge Michigan) Michigan’s efforts to keep children with serious mental illness out of institutional settings is getting pushback from families who fear their child is too volatile — in some cases, too dangerous — to remain at home. It’s a tension that pits the good intentions of health officials, who want to […]
Michigan sounds alarm about mosquitoes after Jamestown Canyon virus detected
by Janelle D. James (Bridge Michigan) Michigan health officials are warning about mosquito-born illnesses, after a sample of the insects tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus in Saginaw County. The virus is spread by mosquitos and can cause fever, headaches and fatigue, cough, sore throat or runny nose, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
Christmas in the Village and Community Garage Sale are happening!
by Sara Swanson The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) held a special meeting on Wednesday evening as a follow-up to one held in the beginning of May specifically to address the community events in need of volunteers and how to organize them if they are to continue. The good news is that Christmas in the Village and […]
Three Manchester-area culvert projects awarded ARP funds through the County
by Sara Swanson Washtenaw County announced last week that Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (WCWRC) has awarded a total of $784,000 to aid in local stormwater improvements, flood control, and water quality projects. Through funds made available from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) allocation to the county, WCWRC has committed a total of $2 million […]
